Rangers set for big money deal amid Cyriel Dessers exit development
Cyriel Dessers continues to be linked with an exit from Rangers with the summer transfer window open.
The Nigeria international played 55 games this past season in all competitions, scoring 29 goals.
However, he continues to have his critics and an Ibrox exit cannot be ruled out in the coming months.
AEK Athens ready to spend big money on statement signing Cyriel Dessers
According to the Daily Record (9 June), AEK Athens are extremely keen on signing the 30-year-old this summer.
It’s understood that they are ready to spend “big” money and have made the Gers striker a potential statement signing.
| Competition | Appearances | Goals | Assists | Yellow Cards | Red Cards | Minutes Played |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total 24/25 | 55 | 29 | 7 | 6 | – | 3,423′ |
| Scottish Premiership | 30 | 12 | 2 | 2 | – | 1,689′ |
| UEFA Europa League | 12 | 3 | 2 | 2 | – | 794′ |
| Scottish Premiership Top Six Split | 5 | 6 | – | – | – | 426′ |
| Scottish League Cup | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | – | 199′ |
| UEFA Champions League Qualifying | 2 | 1 | – | 1 | – | 180′ |
| Scottish FA Cup | 2 | 3 | 1 | – | – | 135′ |
Athens are prepared to send Rangers a bid for Dessers and that’s expected to start at £5million if they are to meet Gers’ valuation.
Should that be accepted, the Ibrox outfit would still be making a profit on the player they signed in 2023.
Under the old regime, Rangers paid Cremonese £4.5million to sign Dessers.
Rangers have a difficult decision to make on Dessers
Cashing in on Dessers could be a strategic move for Rangers, given his inconsistent performances and age-related decline in market value.
At 30, Dessers, it was unlikely that he would fetch a profit, but Athens’ willingness can see them capitalise.
Selling now would free up funds and wages, especially as he’s been overtaken by Hamza Igamane as the first-choice striker.
His performances may also attract interest from clubs like Cagliari, but his high miss rate and lack of versatility make him expendable.
Retaining Igamane is crucial for long-term success and potential future profit.
However, Rangers must sign a new first-choice striker to complement Igamane’s dynamic style, ensuring depth and consistency to compete domestically and in Europe, while capitalising on Dessers’ sale to bolster the squad, particularly in defence.